Five reasons sonar is super cool

(Above: Upstream from the future sonar site on the South Fork of the John Day) When trying to manage steelhead, one difficult task is getting an accurate picture of population size in any given year and over time. Traditional methods of estimating the number of adult steelhead that return to a river, such as counting…

Voices from the River: Investing in public lands

The home away from home on the Ruby River, Montana. Public lands. by Chris Hunt Last spring, as I prepared for a lengthy summer trip to the Arctic, I marched myself into my local RV dealership and signed away a significant chunk of change for a brand new camper. The trip was amazing—I crisscrossed Idaho…

Traditions: Tenkara in America

A Dolly Varden in southeast Alaska, caught on a tenkara rod. By Randy Scholfield Boulder, Colorado, thinks differently. While at times mocked for its free-range ideas and hemp-fueled lifestyles, there’s no doubt the “People’s Republic” is booming as a hub for creative entrepreneurs and independent thinkers. Oh yeah—it doesn’t hurt that Boulder is surrounded by…

Fly fish the world with TU

Fly fishing at Cinco Rios, Chile. Photo courtesy of Cinco Rios Lodge. Want to hit some of the best fishing in the world with kindred spirits? Trout Unlimited, through its Griffith’s Circle giving community, is offering some great options for 2017. They include: alt=”” title=”” />Harrison Homestead, Montana: Two dates at your private angling base…

Alaska sportsmen celebrate victory for the Susitna River

Photo by Travis Rummel Contact: Sam Snyder, Trout Unlimited, (907) 903-5811 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alaska sportsmen celebrate victory for the Susitna River Opponents of the Susitna Watana dam proposal celebrate future of free-flowing Susitna River ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, Alaskas Governor announced the state is shutting down the Susitna-Watana Dam project. In so doing, Trout…